This book was written because owning your own business can be the greatest, yet toughest, thing one will ever experience. It is my hope that sharing my experiences may cause a simple reaction like, “Hey, I’ve had that happen to me,” and help you realize it isn’t just happening to you or your business.

This book is neither a “how-to” nor “an Idiot’s approach to…;” it is about real life experiences every business owner must deal with. If you can gain insight from my “adventures,” then this book has done its job.

I wish I’d had this book before I bought my first business!! — Robert Raymond

“Strong reasons make

strong actions.”

William Shakespeare (1803-1882)